Looking Up

Click here to play “Right Field” by Peter, Paul and Mary Ascension – Looking Up May 28, 2011 Acts 1:1-11 When I was in 4th grade, I joined the Pittsfield community softball league. I know why I wanted to join  – It wasn’t for any love for the game, Or because I loved to hit … More Looking Up

Meaningful Adjacencies

Fifth Sunday of Easter                                                                                                   22 May 2011   (Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14) “Meaningful Adjacencies” One of the most heart-wrenching things I sometimes hear when a person is very sick and close to dying is the fear that when they are gone, eventually those who loved them will forget about … More Meaningful Adjacencies

The Psalm That Touches Deeply!

Fourth Sunday of Easter                                                                                               14 May 2011 (Acts 2:42-47   Psalm 23   1 Peter 2:19-25   John 10:1-10)   “The Psalm that Touches Deeply!” (Preacher enters dressed like a shepherd) Hey, I’m back here today!  Does anyone even know that I’m a shepherd? If I said, “the Lord is my life coach,” or “the Lord is … More The Psalm That Touches Deeply!

Skit: The Road to Emmaus

Scene: The Apostles are gathered in the right rear corner of the Nave.  The women enter through the side door near the organ pipes.  They move in silence toward the tomb, carrying the pots of spices

Our Road to Emmaus

Easter 3A – Our Road to Emmaus Luke 24:13-35 May 7, 2011 “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened…” I haven’t asked him, but I’m pretty sure there’s at least … More Our Road to Emmaus

The Fire of Easter Forgiveness and Love!

Second Sunday of Easter                                                                                             1 May 2011 (Acts 2:14a, 22-32   Psalm 16   1 Peter 1:3-9   John 20:19-31)   “The Fire of Easter Forgiveness and Love!” If, as we heard pastor Jeanette so eloquently remind us last weekend, that “…we tried to nail Jesus down. . . and he got loose,” this weekend might … More The Fire of Easter Forgiveness and Love!